Access and Use
Copyright Status
The status of copyright in the unpublished documents is governed by the Copyright Law of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or North Korea. Consult the Asian Division for more information.
Access and Restrictions
The Chosŏn Sangsa Chusik Hoesa collection is open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Asian Division prior to visiting. Advance notice is needed because collections must be retrieved for researchers.
Readers using this collection must sign and date a register for use of this specific collection.
READING ROOM RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS
- Notes may be taken only on the paper or note cards provided in the reading room. Pens may not be used, and pencils are provided.
- ALL CONTAINERS MUST STAY ON TRUCKS. Only one folder at a time may be withdrawn from a box. Cardboard dummies are provided to mark the place where folders should be refiled. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PRESERVE THE EXISTING ARRANGEMENT OF MATERIALS IN EACH FOLDER. Report any serious disarrangement to the reference staff.
- PHOTOCOPYING and SCANNING. Researchers must bring all manuscripts to the desk for examination by reference staff before photocopying. Items that are too fragile may not be photocopied. Only one folder at a time may be withdrawn for photocopying or scanning. In general, materials can be reproduced by the Library's Duplication Service.
- HELP SAVE OUR COLLECTIONS. Do not make marks on manuscripts, do not write notes on top of manuscripts, do not rest books or other objects on top of manuscripts. Handle loose sheets or bound pages by their edges; avoid touching the surface as much as possible. Exercise the greatest possible care in handling fragile manuscripts.
- Researchers must follow all directions of the reference staff regarding the handling of manuscript material.